Systems, Devices, and/or Methods for Managing Garments

ABSTRACT

Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system comprising a shirt. The shirt comprises a shelf. The shelf is constructed to restrain motion of the shirt relative to a belt worn around a waist of a wearer of the shirt. The shelf is constructed to restrain motion of pants operatively engaged with the belt relative to the shirt.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A wide variety of potential practical and useful embodiments will bemore readily understood through the following detailed description ofcertain exemplary embodiments, with reference to the accompanyingexemplary drawings in which:

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a system1000;

FIG. 1B is a perspective view of system 1000, which illustrates system1000 without showing the belt;

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of exemplary system 1000;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a system3000;

FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view of exemplary system 3000;

FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view of exemplary system 3000;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a system5000;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a system6000; and

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of an exemplary embodiment of a method 7000.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIG. 1A is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a system1000, which comprises a shirt 1100. Shirt 1100 comprises a shelf 1200,which is constructed to restrain motion of shirt 1100 relative to a belt1300 worn around a waist of a wearer 1400 of shirt 1100. Shelf 1200 isconstructed to restrain motion of pants 1500 relative to shirt 1100,particularly when operatively engaged with belt 1300.

FIG. 1B is a perspective view of system 1000, which illustrates system1000 without showing belt 1300. Shirt 1100 comprises shelf 1200, whichis constructed to restrain motion of shirt 1100 relative to pants 1500when shelf 1200 is operatively engaged with waistband 1900 of pants1500.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an exploded view of exemplary system1000 without belt 1300. System 1000 comprises shirt 1100 that comprisesshelf 1200 that has been donned by wearer 1400. Shelf 1200 isconstructed to restrain motion of shirt 1100 relative to pants 1500 whenshelf 1200 is operatively engaged with waistband 1900 of pants 1500.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a system3000, which comprises a shirt 3100 that comprises a shelf 3200.Exemplary embodiments of section 4 of system 3000 are illustrated inFIG. 4A and FIG. 4B. In certain exemplary embodiments, inserts 3300shown in FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B can be substantially continuoussubstantially around an entire circumference of shirt 3100. In otherembodiments, inserts 3300 shown in FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B can be installedas a set of six or more segmented inserts distributed substantiallyevenly around the circumference of shirt 3100. In such embodiments,shelf 3200 is comprised by plurality of elastomeric insert segmentsinstalled in a hem of shirt 3100.

FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view of exemplary system 3000, which showsadditional detail of an exemplary shelf 3200. Shelf 3200 defines asubstantially flat surface 3500. Shelf 3200 is comprised by an insert3300 installed via a hem 3400 of shirt 3100. In certain exemplaryembodiments, insert 3300 can be comprise an elastomeric material, suchrubber. In other embodiments, insert 3300 can comprise a ceramicmaterial. Insert 3300 comprises shelf 3200. Insert 3300 has asubstantially rectangular cross-section. Certain exemplary embodimentscomprise a second hem 3600. In other embodiments, fabric from a shirtcan be folded around insert 3300 and a single hem 3400 can couple insert3300 to shirt 3100.

FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view of exemplary system 3000, which showsadditional detail of another exemplary shelf 3200. Shelf 3200 definessubstantially flat surface 3500. Shelf 3200 is comprised by an insert3300 installed via a hem 3400 of shirt 3100. Insert 3300 can besubstantially solid, or can define a hollow internal area 3700. Insert3300 comprises shelf 3200. Insert 3300 has a cross-section, whichdefines shelf 3200 and a rounded surface 3800 on an opposite side of thecross section from substantially flat surface 3500. Certain exemplaryembodiments comprise a second hem 3600. In other embodiments, fabricfrom a shirt can be folded around insert 3300 and a single hem 3400 cancouple insert 3300 to shirt 3100.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a system5000, which comprises a shirt 5100. Shirt 5100 comprises hooks 5200,which function as a shelf, such as shelf 1200 of FIG. 1. When used inconjunction with a belt 5300, hooks 5200 are constructed to restrainmotion of shirt 5100 relative to a belt 5300 worn around a waist of awearer 5400 of shirt 5100. Hooks 5200 are constructed to restrain motionof pants 5500 operatively engaged with belt 5300 relative to shirt 5100.In certain exemplary embodiments, hooks 5200 can be metal hooks.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a system6000, which comprises a shirt 6100. Shirt 6100 comprises hooks 6200,which function as a shelf, such as shelf 1200 of FIG. 1. When used inconjunction with a belt 6300, hooks 6200 are constructed to restrainmotion of shirt 6100 relative to a belt 6300 worn around a waist of awearer 6400 of shirt 6100. Hooks 6200 are constructed to restrain motionof pants 6500 operatively engaged with belt 6300 relative to shirt 6100.In certain exemplary embodiments, hooks 6200 can be metal hooks. Inother embodiments, hooks 6200 can be made of any substance of suitablestiffness, such as metal, polymer, and/or plastic. Hooks 6200 can befabric covered to improve appearance and/or wear resistance.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of an exemplary embodiment of a method 7000. Atactivity 7100, an insert can be obtained. At activity 7200, a shirt canbe made. The shirt can comprise a shelf. The shelf is constructed torestrain motion of the shirt relative to a belt worn around a waist of awearer of the shirt. The shelf is constructed to restrain motion ofpants operatively engaged with the belt relative to the shirt. Atactivity 7300, the insert can be installed in the shirt to form theshelf. At activity 7400, a wearer can don the shirt. At activity 7500,the wearer can don the pants. At activity 7600, the wearer can don thebelt.

DEFINITIONS

When the following terms are used substantively herein, the accompanyingdefinitions apply. These terms and definitions are presented withoutprejudice, and, consistent with the application, the right to redefinethese terms during the prosecution of this application or anyapplication claiming priority hereto is reserved. For the purpose ofinterpreting a claim of any patent that claims priority hereto, eachdefinition (or redefined term if an original definition was amendedduring the prosecution of that patent), functions as a clear andunambiguous disavowal of the subject matter outside of that definition.

-   -   a—at least one.    -   activity—an action, act, step, and/or process or portion        thereof.    -   adapter—a device used to effect operative compatibility between        different parts of one or more pieces of an apparatus or system.    -   and/or—either in conjunction with or in alternative to.    -   apparatus—an appliance or device for a particular purpose    -   associate—to join, connect together, and/or relate.    -   belt—a band of flexible material constructed to encircle a waist        of a wearer.    -   can—is capable of, in at least some embodiments.    -   cause—to produce an effect.    -   comprising—including but not limited to.    -   configure—to make suitable or fit for a specific use or        situation.    -   connect—to join or fasten together.    -   constructed to—made suitable or fit for a specific use or        situation.    -   coupleable—capable of being joined, connected, and/or linked        together.    -   coupling—linking in some fashion.    -   cover—to place or spread something over a surface.    -   cross-section—a view made by a plane cutting something        transversely.    -   define—to establish the outline, form, or structure of.    -   device—a machine, manufacture, and/or collection thereof.    -   elastomeric—comprising a substance that is able to resume an        original shape when a deforming force is removed (e.g., rubber).    -   engage—to interlock with.    -   fabric—a material having a texture of cloth.    -   flat—defining a substantially planar surface.    -   hem—a portion of a garment at an edge of the garment that is        folded back and sewn.    -   hook—a curved or angular piece constructed to suspend something.    -   insert—something that is placed inside of something else.    -   install—to place in a desired position.    -   ledge—a projecting part constructed to engage with a belt on a        wearer.    -   make—to produce via a method.    -   may—is allowed and/or permitted to, in at least some        embodiments.    -   metal—any of a class of elementary substances, which are        crystalline when solid and are characterized by opacity and        ductility.    -   method—a process, procedure, and/or collection of related        activities for accomplishing something.    -   motion—a change of position from a first position to a second        position.    -   operatively—in a manner so as to effectively function.    -   opposite side—a surface of an object that faces away from        another surface.    -   plurality—the state of being plural and/or more than one.    -   rectangular—having a section characterized by edges that        intersect at substantially right angles.    -   relative—in relation to.    -   restrain—to resist motion of.    -   round—to define a curved surface.    -   segment—an object having the form of a segment or sector of a        circle.    -   set—a related plurality.    -   shelf—a surface constructed to support something.    -   shirt—a garment constructed to cover an upper portion of a body        of a wearer.    -   substantially—to a great extent or degree.    -   support—to bear the weight of, especially from below.    -   surface—an outer face of something.    -   system—a collection of mechanisms, devices, machines, articles        of manufacture, processes, data, and/or instructions, the        collection designed to perform one or more specific functions.    -   via—by way of and/or utilizing.    -   waist—a human body part located between the ribs and the hips.    -   wear—to don one or more articles of clothing.    -   wearer—a person that don one or more articles of clothing.

Note

Still other substantially and specifically practical and usefulembodiments will become readily apparent to those skilled in this artfrom reading the above-recited and/or herein-included detaileddescription and/or drawings of certain exemplary embodiments. It shouldbe understood that numerous variations, modifications, and additionalembodiments are possible, and accordingly, all such variations,modifications, and embodiments are to be regarded as being within thescope of this application.

Thus, regardless of the content of any portion (e.g., title, field,background, summary, description, abstract, drawing figure, etc.) ofthis application, unless clearly specified to the contrary, such as viaexplicit definition, assertion, or argument, with respect to any claim,whether of this application and/or any claim of any application claimingpriority hereto, and whether originally presented or otherwise:

-   -   there is no requirement for the inclusion of any particular        described or illustrated characteristic, function, activity, or        element, any particular sequence of activities, or any        particular interrelationship of elements;    -   no characteristic, function, activity, or element is        “essential”;    -   any elements can be integrated, segregated, and/or duplicated;    -   any activity can be repeated, any activity can be performed by        multiple entities, and/or any activity can be performed in        multiple jurisdictions; and    -   any activity or element can be specifically excluded, the        sequence of activities can vary, and/or the interrelationship of        elements can vary.

Moreover, when any number or range is described herein, unless clearlystated otherwise, that number or range is approximate. When any range isdescribed herein, unless clearly stated otherwise, that range includesall values therein and all subranges therein. For example, if a range of1 to 10 is described, that range includes all values therebetween, suchas for example, 1.1, 2.5, 3.335, 5, 6.179, 8.9999, etc., and includesall subranges therebetween, such as for example, 1 to 3.65, 2.8 to 8.14,1.93 to 9, etc.

When any claim element is followed by a drawing element number, thatdrawing element number is exemplary and non-limiting on claim scope. Noclaim of this application is intended to invoke paragraph six of 35 USC112 unless the precise phrase “means for” is followed by a gerund.

Any information in any material (e.g., a United States patent, UnitedStates patent application, book, article, etc.) that has beenincorporated by reference herein, is only incorporated by reference tothe extent that no conflict exists between such information and theother statements and drawings set forth herein. In the event of suchconflict, including a conflict that would render invalid any claimherein or seeking priority hereto, then any such conflicting informationin such material is specifically not incorporated by reference herein.

Accordingly, every portion (e.g., title, field, background, summary,description, abstract, drawing figure, etc.) of this application, otherthan the claims themselves, is to be regarded as illustrative in nature,and not as restrictive, and the scope of subject matter protected by anypatent that issues based on this application is defined only by theclaims of that patent.

What is claimed is:
 1. A system comprising: a shirt comprising a shelfsaid shelf constructed to restrain motion of said shirt relative to abelt worn around a waist of a wearer of said shirt, said shelfconstructed to restrain motion of pants operatively engaged with saidbelt relative to said shirt.
 2. The system of claim 1, wherein: saidshelf defines a substantially flat surface.
 3. The system of claim 1,wherein: said shelf is comprised by an elastomeric insert installed in ahem of said shirt.
 4. The system of claim 1, wherein: said shelf iscomprised by plurality of elastomeric insert segments installed in a hemof said shirt.
 5. The system of claim 1, wherein: said shelf compriseshooks.
 6. The system of claim 1, wherein: said shelf comprises metalhooks.
 7. The system of claim 1, wherein: said shelf comprises fabriccovered hooks.
 8. The system of claim 1, wherein: an insert comprisingsaid shelf has a substantially rectangular cross-section.
 9. The systemof claim 1, wherein: an insert comprising said shelf has across-section, said cross-section defining said shelf and a roundedsurface on an opposite side of said cross section from said shelf. 10.The system of claim 1, further comprising: said pants.
 11. The system ofclaim 1, further comprising: said belt.
 12. A method comprising: makinga shirt comprising a shelf, said shelf constructed to restrain motion ofsaid shirt relative to a belt worn around a waist of a wearer of saidshirt, said shelf constructed to restrain motion of pants operativelyengaged with said belt relative to said shirt.